Vernon Kilns Commemorative Plates Lot 3 Douglas Aircraft Arkansaw Presidential

Vernon Kilns
Assorted Commemorative Series - Glazed Earthenware
Circa 1939-1945, 3 Pieces

This collection of three Vernon Kilns commemorative plates showcases the historical transferware designs produced by the renowned California pottery. Founded in 1931, Vernon Kilns became famous for its diverse series of topographical and historical plates, often commissioned for regional tourism or specific organizations. This lot includes the Douglas Aircraft Long Beach plant plate, the Arkansaw Traveler folk scene, and the Presidential Gallery featuring portraits through Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• All pieces backstamped VERNON KILNS U.S.A. on reverse
• Douglas Plate: Features B-19, B-17F, and A-20B aircraft; commissioned for Stricklin's Long Beach
• Arkansaw Traveler: Copyright 1939 R.E. McCann; features musical staff border and folk narrative text
• Presidential Gallery: Features portraits through FDR, dating production to the mid-1940s
• Diameter: Each plate measures approximately 10.5 inches

Condition: Fair to good vintage condition. One significant chip is present on the rim edge of the Douglas Aircraft plate. The Arkansaw Traveler plate has old tape residue on the backstamp area. All pieces exhibit fine age-appropriate crazing in the glaze typical of vintage Vernon Kilns earthenware. Transferware images remain crisp and highly legible.